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The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery

On the country roads winding in the coastal line of Yunlin and Chiayi, tourists can taste the authentic seafood, savor the freshest local cuisines in autumn and winter as well as experience fishing activities to enjoy an in-depth slow trip along the coastal line in Yuanlin and Chiayi.

Kouhu Tourist Information Center

Kouhu Tourist Information Center is the start point of traveling the wetland ecological area in Kouhu. The building is designed with the objects often seen in the wetland area, and with a purpose to express a beautiful scenery of flying birds and waves on the surrounding turf.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Kouhu Tourist Information Center

The tourist information center offers tour advice and rental bike service for tourists to visit around, as well as a space for them to read and take a rest. Battery charing station is free and local small holder farmers have their produce sold here. If you want to bring some local souvenirs home, this is the right place to go!

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Tourist information center offers tour advice and rental bike service
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Battery charging is free
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: The white building against the clean and blue sky is a good place to stop and take a rest.
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Brewed coffee to perk up is available in Kouhu Tourist Information Center

There are also set menus with local dishes in the restaurants during lunch time. All food materials are from local fishermen. The fish is fresh with a sweet flavor. We highly recommend to have meals here.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Kouhu Tourist Information Center
Yiwu Detention Basin (YIWU Wetland)

As a new playground in the coastal corner, Yiwu Detention Basin has a moniker, the Sun Moon Lake in Yunlin”, which not only serves as a water management facility but also an environmental education space which takes advantage of existing landscape so to make it a landmark of natural ecology in Kouhu. There used to be a sugar cane forest owned by TaiSugar Farm here. Typhoons caused seawater intrusion so the land were inundated and accidentally became Yiwu Wetland which can store water in the long haul.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Yiwu Detention Basin has a moniker, the Sun Moon Lake in Yunlin”
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: It used to be the sugar cane forest owned by TaiSugar Farm

Yiwu Detention Basin Area is 124 hectares large, and the detention basin as well as the bicycle lane around the basin accounts for 100 hectares. It is ideal for cycling since the ecology is well kept and tourists can rent bikes at the tourist information center.
Yiwu Detention Basin has two parts, north and south. The former is the one tourists usually visit and there are many flying birds. There is also an observatory for those who walk here to take a rest.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: The area is huge so tourists are recommended to rent bikes at the tourist information center.
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Yiwu Detention Basic is a bird watching spot.
Hanji Secret Pond

Hanji Secret Pond in Shuilin was just an old puddle without any fame. After years of efforts and development, it is now a pond with a good view and the new tourist attraction in Yulin. The trail to the lake and the reflection of date palms makes the lake view look like a painting. And seeing the Mallard and goose swimming at ease in the pond made me feel relaxed.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: New Scenic Spot in Yunlin, Hanji Secret Pond
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Hanji Secret Pond used to be an old puddle

Though the area is not large, yet the ecology is quite diversified, The trail to the lake and the reflection of date palms seem other-worldly. There is a rest station in the middle of the trail and the tourists can sit here to watch the lake view in close distance. Moreover, there is a container house by the parking lot overlooking Hanji Secret Pond.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: There is a rest station in the middle of the trail
Diyi Manbo

Kouhu has a reputation as “Eels’ Hometown”, if you come, seize the opportunity to savor Taiwan eels. Diyi Manbo is the first Eel farm as well as the largest in scale in Kouhu. The main food material in quite a few famous Japanese restaurants are from here.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: First eel farm in Kouhu.

Diyi Manbo is run by Chinmou CHEN and his wife, Zhuying YAN. They established the story house to make more people understand the Taiwanese culture on eels. They hope to have more people perceive the values and stories of eels by telling the brand story.
The eels on their farm not only have tender texture but also is rich in nutrients such as EPA, DHA, collagen, etc. Tourists can relish the roasted eels or participate in DIY eels in rice balls which takes 30~40 minutes.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Kouhu is the home to eels.
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: The young eels have high nutritional value.
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Roasting eel on the spot
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: DIY eels in rice balls
Kouhu Beach Garden

The west coastal scenery in Kouhu, Yunlin is a picture of tranquil fishing village with views of quiet ocean and the trail on water which is made by the oyster farming shelves. The ocean in serenity shone by the setting sun is breath taking.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: The ocean as well as the trail on water is formed by oyster farming shelves.

Kouhu Beach Garden is close to Horse Hoof Clam Ecological Park. The leisure park is by the ocean and takes a area of 21 hectares. The park has observatories and camping sites so that many tourists come camping on holidays. Walking to the observatory to overlook the ocean, tourists will see arrays of oyster shelves which form a unique trail on water. It is quite spectacular.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Observatory in the Beach Garden.
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Oyster farming shelves form the unique trail on water

The other side of Beach Garden is the sea wall. The ocean makes people feel serene and comfortable, together with the oyster farming shelves is a coastal view unique to the west coast. It’s recommended to watch sunset here.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: A good place for watching sunset
Aogu Wetland Park

Aogu Wetland Park is on the largest reclaimed land in Taiwan. There are eco diversity and various habitats in the park. Tens of thousands migratory birds come in winter and draw bird lovers here so it has become a renowned place for bird watching.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: The largest reclaimed land in Taiwan

Aogu wetland belongs to TaiSugar company. It possesses various natural eco-environments, including the paddies, windbreak forest, swamps, muddy beach and tidal zone, which are the habitats for many waders and fiddler crabs. It is estimated there are more than 200 species of birds here, and it is an ecological park with rich natural resources.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Aogu wetland has rich ecological resources

Aogu wetland has many bird watching places for bird watchers to enjoy themselves. Birds under protection in the park are oriental stork, black stork, black-faced spoonbill, Chinese egret, sparrow hawk, Chinese goshawk, grey-faced buzzard, osprey, Tringa guttifer, painted snipe, little tern, and brown shrike.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: The migratory bird area in Aogu wetland has plenty of birds that are under protection.

Asides from migratory birds, there are also sugarcane fields, paddy fields, windbreak forest, swamp, freshwater land, saltwater land, mangroves, estuary, and tidal areas. Tourists can circle around the Aogu Wetland and migratory birds are seen taking a rest now and then. Thousand Island Lake in the South Bank Wetland is the landmark where photographers are often found shooting the birds.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Aogu wetland is an ecological park with rich ecological resources
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Thousand Island Lake in South Bank Wetland
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: The migratory birds in Aogu Wetland
Xianghe Leisure Fishing Farm (Tsai Qian Pirate Village)

Xianghe Leisure Fising Farm is next to Aogu Wetland Park. The farm owner built his own installation boat to invite tourists to be pirates together, asides from catching clams, taking a boat ride, roasting oysters, fishing, picking sea vegetables and also savor roasted fish, clams, oysters on the spot. This is a good destination for families with children.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: The image of the entrance to Xianghe Leisure Fishing Farm

Xianghe Leisure Fishing Farm was a traditional fish farm, and it has successfully transitioned in to an eco- friendly leisure farm where many art works are created from plenty of wasted drift woods and buoys. Xianghe Leisure Fishing Farm is open for one-day school extracurricular activities, as for independent tourists, there are half-day tour at the fish farm for some fishing activities such as taking a boat ride and picking sea vegetables.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: A traditional fish farm successfully transitioned into an eco-friendly leisure farm.
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Taking a boat ride and picking sea vegetables

By means of biological chain, Xianghe Leisure Fishing Farm grows sea vegetables and clams to farm the fish. The dracilaria under the water surface is cultivated by the saltwater. Tourists taking a boat ride helps nurture the sea vegetables which are nutritional food. Tourists can also savor roasted oyster, fish and seafood dishes.
It is full of fun and foods in the coastal line of Yunlin and Chiayi. Ecological environment and feasts of seafood make it a great holiday getaway. Indeed, the freshest and tastiest seafood can only be found on the coastal line.

The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Gracilaria under water
The Secret Attraction in coastal Yulin and Chiayi, A Light Trip for Seafood and Scenery
Photo: Savoring roasted oyster, fish and seafood dishes is available on Xianghe Leisure Fishing Farm
Kouhu Tourist Information Center

Add: No.163, Guanming Rd., Wunan Village, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County
Tel: 05-7906601
Website: https://swcoast-nsa.travel/zh-tw/attraction/details/267

Yiwu Detention Basin

Add: coordinate 120.17330/23.541466

Kouhu Beach Garden

Add: coordinate 120.08298/23.34363

Hanji Secret Pond

Add: Jianshanjiao No 45-18, Shuilin Township, Yunlin County

Diyi Manbo

Add: No.1-2, Waipu Rd., Kouhu Township, Yunlin County
Website:
/www.joo.com.tw/firstmobo/

Aogu Wetland Park

Add: coordinate 120.07252/23.30341
Tel: 05 -3601801
Website: https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/Forest/FP?typ=2&typ_id=05001

Xianghe Leisure Fishing Farm

Add: Sigu No.67-6, Dongshi Township, Chiayi County
Tel: 0929-899-489
Website: http://www.aogu.com.tw